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Starting a PIP claim - any tips?

alison70
Member Posts: 3 Listener
I I had to fone today to get my PIP claim started,so I’m waiting on my forms coming out. I have a lot of health conditions (I know that’s not what they look at) but I’m so clueless as what to do.Could anybody offer any help or tips as what to do or say ? Tia x
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I would recommend that you make an appointment with your local cab or welfare rights office usually at your local council or housing association
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Thanks debbiedo49,I’ll try foning cab tomorrow x
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Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Welcome to the community @alison70
The CAB have a brilliant guide to filling in your PIP forms, they got through question by question. It can be a bit overwhelming, so if you have anyone to help you, that be really helpful.Scope
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Hi @alison70
Good Morning & Welcome to our Community/Online Family.
We have got some good info on “PIP”
Please please let me know if you need any further help with the forms??????
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Heya everyone, I called into cab today on my way back from hospital where I also asked for a letter of support,so that’s 1 so far.Cab is going to ring me tomorrow or Thursday to try & fit me in with an appointment,so fingers crossed & thanks for your help x
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